U.S. imports of Electrical Carbon or Graphite Articles (Other) (HS 854590) totaled $3.8M in August 2026, imported from 29 countries.
Importers of Electrical Carbon or Graphite Articles (Other) paid $460K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 12.08% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Electrical Carbon or Graphite Articles (Other) imports of $3.8M in August 2026 ran 39% below the year-to-date monthly average of $6.2M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataBeyond electrodes and brushes, a broad range of carbon and graphite articles serve electrical purposes — including arc light carbons, resistance heating elements, current-collector strips, and specialty graphite components for semiconductor and vacuum equipment. The US schedule carves out arc light carbons (8545902000) and groups remaining graphite and carbon articles for electrical use in a general NESOI line (8545904000). Japan leads US import supply for this heading, followed by China and South Korea, reflecting the concentration of advanced carbon fabrication for electronics and semiconductor applications in East Asia. Imports from China are subject to Section 301 tariffs.
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Arc light carbons are specifically shaped carbon rods or sticks designed to produce a sustained electric arc for lighting or projection purposes. All other carbon or graphite articles for electrical use that do not qualify as electrodes, brushes, or arc light carbons fall into the NESOI line (8545904000). The distinction is based on the article's specific design and intended function, not simply its material.
Japan and South Korea host major producers of high-purity isostatic graphite and specialty carbon components used in semiconductor manufacturing equipment, flat-panel display production, and precision electrical applications. These products require tightly controlled material properties that favor established East Asian manufacturers with long-standing process expertise.
Subheading 4 of 4 in heading 8545
Subheading 854590 · $3.8M of $32.7M
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Imports
$3.8MYoY · free account
Exports
$2.9MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $70.6M of Electrical Carbon or Graphite Articles (Other) and exported $79.9M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8545904000 | Graphite/Carbon Articles, For Elec Purpose, NESOI | $3.8M | 12.08% | 80.25% | $459K |
| 8545902000 | Arc Light Carbons | $6K | 12.51% | 100.00% | $688 |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8545900000 | Electrical Carbon or Graphite Articles, NESOI | $2.9M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Japan and Mexico together supply 70% of it. China pays 37.5% duty; Mexico 0.0%.
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rate provision · imports
19.8% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 12.08% of imports for consumption.